WVC Spotlights
![Jordan Johnson](/foundation/media/images/Jordan%20Johnson%202018.png)
Jordan Johnson
When Jordan Johnson first set foot on the WVC campus as a Running Start student, college was a dream he never thought he’d chase. Raised in Wenatchee within a community that discouraged higher education, Jordan viewed the opportunity to attend WVC as a chance to unlock new possibilities.
![Jessica Perez](/foundation/media/images/Jennifer%20Perez.png)
Jennifer Perez
When Jennifer Perez graduated from high school, she didn’t have a clear roadmap for college. The youngest of four and the first in her family to pursue a degree, Jennifer made a practical choice: stay close to home, save money, and start her studies at Wenatchee Valley College.
![Abdiel "AJ" Figueroa](/foundation/media/images/Abdiel%20Figueroa.png)
Abdiel "AJ" Figueroa
Abdiel "AJ" Figueroa ’23 began his education journey at Wenatchee Valley College as a Running Start student. He found that WVC’s local connections and hands-on opportunities were the perfect match for his educational dreams, giving him the best jumpstart for his career goals.
![Les Lamkin](/foundation/media/images/Les%20LamkinSpotlight.png)
Les Lamkin
Starting college at nearly 40 wasn’t part of Les Lamkin’s original plan. However, the support and encouragement from Wenatchee Valley College’s faculty helped him gain confidence, and soon, he found his footing.
![Andrea Rodríguez Nuño](/foundation/media/images/Andrea%20Rodr%C3%ADguez%20Nu%C3%B1o.png)
Andrea Rodríguez Nuño
For Andrea Rodríguez Nuño, Wenatchee Valley College was the perfect higher education choice due to the proximity to home, affordability, and access to resources.
![Michelle Erickson](/foundation/media/images/Michelle%20Erickson-SL.png)
Michelle Erickson
After graduating from Eastmont High School, Michelle Erickson knew she wanted to help people but wasn't sure where to begin. Wenatchee Valley College offered her the perfect chance to explore her options.
![Maria Agnew](/foundation/media/images/Giselle%20Hernandez-Zafra.png)
Giselle Hernandez-Zafra
Giselle Hernandez-Zafra, a 2021 WVC graduate with an Associate in Business - DTA degree, spent some time with us sharing her experiences at Wenatchee Valley College.
![Lupe Brito](/foundation/media/images/Lupe%20Brito.png)
Lupe Brito
Lupe Brito graduated from WVC in 2019 Graduated with Associate of Arts and Sciences and Associate of Business. She is currently the Development Director for the Wenatchee Valley College Foundation.
![Alberto Aramburo](/foundation/media/images/Alberto%20Aramburo.png)
Alberto Aramburo
Alberto Aramburo graduated with an Associate of Arts and Science in 2016 and currently works as ECG and New Patient Referral Coordinator for Confluence Health.